Farm Business - Certificate
Discover the basic skills needed to become an effective member of the management team on a dairy facility. Learn about key aspects of farm business and economics to make sound management decisions regarding production and profitability on the dairy.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $2,241, Books: $133, Supplies: $150
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
Course Descriptions
Basic knowledge of macro and micro economics will be taught, proficiency in developing basic cash flows, cost benefit analysis, enterprise analysis, budget development, profit loss statements and developing cost of production. Student should be able to develop adequate information for farm manager to analyze business proposals.
Course Typically Offered: Falldairy performance is analyzed through good record keeping and analysis. Students will become proficient in the use of PCDART, Dairy Comp 305, BoviSync and AgSource herd management programs. Students will also be exposed to other software systems and their applications.
Course Typically Offered: Springwill explore good management techniques and economic principles, as well as the link to the decision-making process to develop the framework for successful farm operation and organization. Students will be exposed to the various compliance issues in the agriculture industry - from environmental to animal welfare. Students will develop the leadership skills needed to fulfill occupational, social, and civic responsibilities. (Prerequisite:10-090-303, Agribusiness Economics)
Course Typically Offered: SpringThis course is designed to bring all aspects of dairy management together (including, but not limited to: animal health, nutrition, production, housing, handling, management practices, technology, reproduction, economics, food safety, contracts and employability opportunities). Students will use critical thinking and problem solving techniques regarding multiple aspects of the dairy and the impacts seen on animal production/performance. (Prerequisite: 10-091-329, Livestock Housing and Equipment)
Course Typically Offered: Spring